Workshop teaches Indigenous filmmakers how to pitch their stories
by Troy Dumont, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Participants gathered at Kakio Studio Café on April 16 for a hands-on pitching workshop hosted by…
Culture
Calgary designer builds fashion brand grounded in cultural resurgence
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – At 41, Calgary-based Indigenous fashion designer Stephanie Gamble is building a career that bridges fashion, cultural…
Dreamspeakers Festival returns to Edmonton
By Troy Dumont, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Dreamspeakers International Indigenous Film Festival returns to Edmonton this week, running April 15 to 19,…
Cadmus Delorme discusses the need for uncomfortable conversations
By Jennifer Kovacs, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – With approximately 9000 attending the Greater Edmonton Teachers’ Convention Association (GETCA), the former Chief of Cowessess…
A conversation with dynamic entertainer Crystle Lightning
By Terry Lusty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Lights! Camera! Action! Crystle Lightning has entered the room. All quiet on the set please, Annnnd…
Feature artist for November 2025: Linus Woods
(ANNews) – The beautiful image on the cover of the November 2025 Alberta Native News is titled ‘Rider on the Shore’ by acclaimed First Nations…
Feature artist for September 2025: Rick Noname
(ANNews) – The beautiful image on the cover of the September 2025 edition of Alberta Native News is by Cree artist Rick Noname. The use…
Feature artist for August 2025: John Rombough
(ANNews) – The beautiful art featured on the August 2025 cover of Alberta Native News is by Chipewyan Dene artist John Rombough. Rombough has a…
Metis Government providing custom passes for free entry into Alberta National Parks and historic sites
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Otipemisiwak Metis Government (OMG) has renewed its five-year agreement with Parks Canada to provide its…
Bear Creek Wins Juno Award for Traditional Indigenous Music
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Indigenous traditional music group Bear Creek has made history, winning the Traditional Indigenous Artist or…